Buying guides
Buy the right kit, first time
What to look for, what to skip, and the best picks at every budget.
- Best Adjustable Dumbbells (2026)The best adjustable dumbbells for home gyms: BowFlex, PowerBlock, REP and local brands compared on maximum weight, step size, mechanism and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Barbells (2026): Olympic and Power Bars20 kg Olympic, power and multi-purpose barbells compared on tensile strength, sleeves, knurl and warranty, with local makers and prices for each country.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best cheap treadmills (2026): budget picks comparedBudget treadmills and walking pads compared: which cheap picks can run, fold and take your weight, with speeds, incline and belt sizes for each market.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best home ellipticals (2026): stride, levels, limitsHome cross trainers and ellipticals compared on stride length, resistance levels, user limits, footprint and warranties in the UK, US and Australia.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Home Gym Machines (2026): Multi-Gyms and TrainersAll-in-one multi gyms and functional trainers for home, compared on ceiling height, footprint, weight stack, cable ratio, load ratings and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Kettlebells for Home (2026)Cast iron, competition and adjustable kettlebells compared on weight range, material and handle size, plus how a kettlebell differs from a dumbbell.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Heavy Bags for Home (2026): Hanging and Free-StandingHanging and free-standing punch bags for home boxing and kickboxing, compared on weight, height, mounting and fill, with joist and bracket safety tips.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best home rowing machines (2026): air, water, magneticHome rowing machines compared: air, water, magnetic and folding rowers, with lengths, user limits and warranties, from Concept2 to NordicTrack.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best treadmills for home (2026): folding, incline, runningHome treadmills compared for running and walking: top speed, incline, motor, user limits and folding, from NordicTrack, Horizon and Lifespan, by market.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best vibration plates (2026), and what the evidence saysHome vibration plates compared on vibration type, frequency, user limit and size, plus what research does and doesn't show and who should avoid them.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best walking pads (2026): under desk, incline, handleWalking pads compared for desks and small homes: belt length, user limits, incline, handlebars and folding, from WalkingPad and UREVO, by market.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Weight Benches for Home Gyms (2026)Adjustable, FID, flat and folding weight benches for home gyms, compared on weight capacity, pad gap, back and seat positions, footprint and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09